Sestertius - Macrinus P M TR P II COS P P S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year217
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight24.9 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#148, OCRE#ric.4.mcs.148
Obverse descriptionBust of Macrinus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Opellius Severus Macrinus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Marcus Opellius Severus Macrinus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMacrinus, seated in curcule chair, holding globe in right hand and short sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P II COS P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (217)  - -
Catalog ID3174446300
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